HIAWASSEE CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY OF MINUTES July 6th, 2017

The July 6th, 2017 City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 1. Call to order Liz Ordiales, Mayor Pro-tem

Members present were Liz Ordiales, Mayor Pro-tem, Council Members, Rayette Ross, Kris Berrong, and Anne Mitchell. Jay Chastain, Jr was not present for this council meeting. Staff present were Cenlya Galloway, City Clerk, and Paul Smith, Acting Chief.

1. 1.1  Pledge of Allegiance

2. 1.2  Invocation, Kris Berrong

3. 1.3  Mayor’s Introductions of Guests and Announcements

1.3.1 Motion to amend the agenda to add: “Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance to set pay for elected officials.”

This amendedment to the agenda was voted on by Rayette Ross and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion to amend unanimously.

1.4 Motion to Adopt Final Agenda as Distributed.

Upon motion made by Rayette Ross and seconded by Anne Mitchell. All voted unanimously on this motion.

2. Abby Mauldin Speech Contest Participant - Abby presented a speech on Meteorlogy.

3. Police Department Report – Paul Smith
   Paul Smith, Acting Chief spoke on a report of arrests and calls up to this point in the year. See

   attached report.

4. Old Business

   1. 4.1  Millage – Budget – Moratorium Meeting moved to Tuesday 7-18-17

   2. 4.2  Moonshine Cruiz-In – Thursday July 13th

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5. Motions

1. 5.1  Motion to approve Liability Insurance Renewal with Barrett Insurance. Total review in

   progress, changes will be made if needed. Cost of $45,455

   Upon motion made by Rayette Ross and seconded by Anne Mitchell. This motion was voted on unanimously.

2. 5.2  Motion to approve the first reading to repeal the 2010 Personnel Policy

   Upon motion made by Kris Berrong and seconded by Rayette Ross. All voted on this motion unanimously.

3. 5.3  Motion to award the Water Tanks inspection service to Southeastern Tank for $7,000

   Upon motion made by Rayette Ross and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion unanimously.

4. 5.4  Motion to approve the first reading of the Drug Testing Policy

   Upon motion made by Anne Mitchell and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion unanimously.

5. 5.5  Motion to approve the first reading of Grease Trap ordinance

   Upon motion made Anne Mitchell and seconded by Kris Berrong. Rayette rescued herself from this since she has a restaurant as a business.

6. 5.6  Motion to approve the first reading of the 2017-2018 Budget

   Upon motion made by Anne Mitchell and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion unanimously.

7. 5.7  Motion to approve the April 2017 Financials

   Upon motion made by Kris Berrong and seconded by Anne Mitchell. All voted on this motion unanimously.

8. 5.8  Motion to approve the first reading changes to Alcohol Ordinance

   Upon motion made by Anne Mitchell and seconded by Rayette Ross. All voted on this motion unanimously.

9. 5.9  Motion to approve Minutes from the June City Council Session.

   Upon motion made by Anne Mitchell and seconded by Rayette Ross. All voted on this motion unanimously.

6. Executive Session – Possible Litigation

Upon motion made by RayetteRoss and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion unanimously.

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7.

Motion to Adjourn from executive session and return to regular session.

8.

Upon motion made by Rayette Ross and seconded by Kris Berrong. All voted on this motion unanimously.

Motion to Adjourn

Upon motion made by Anne Mitchell and seconded by Rayette Ross. All voted on this motion unanimously.